Regiments and Corps

The Colours of the Welsh Guards being paraded at Horse Guards, 2015

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The regimental system

The regiment or corps is the key administrative component of the British Army. Each has its own long history, traditions and insignia. To its soldiers, the regiment is a military family that provides comradeship and a unique identity.

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British West Indies Regiment

Formed in 1915, this British Army regiment was composed of volunteers from the West Indies and served in various theatres of the First World War. It was disbanded in 1921, shortly after the end of the conflict.

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Royal Corps of Army Music

Established in 1994, this British Army unit consists of soldier musicians. As well as supporting ceremonial occasions, their service helps to boost troops' morale and encourages esprit de corps.

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Small Arms School Corps

This British Army unit was established in 1853 to develop soldiers' rifle skills. Since then, its members have continued to provide instruction in the use of small arms and various support weapons.

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Royal Corps of Transport

Established in 1965, this unit was responsible for moving soldiers and materiel across the world. It continued in British Army service until 1993, when it became part of the Royal Logistic Corps.

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The Grenadier Guards

This foot guard regiment is one of the most senior infantry units in the British Army, with origins dating back to 1656. Its soldiers have served in almost every major campaign the Army has fought.

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Other ranks cap badge, Corps of Military Police, c1930

Corps of Royal Military Police

This unit was responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining discipline within the British Army. In 1992, it became part of the Provost Branch in the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.

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The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons)

This Scottish infantry regiment was formed in 1994. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Army Legal Corps

This unit was responsible for providing legal support at all levels of the British Army. In 1992, it became a branch of the newly formed Adjutant General’s Corps.

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The Royal Scots

This Scottish infantry regiment was raised in 1633, making it the oldest in British Army history. After 373 years' distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006.

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Bonnet badge, Royal Regiment of Scotland, c2019

The Royal Regiment of Scotland

This regiment was formed in 2006. It is the senior line infantry regiment - and only remaining Scottish line infantry regiment - of the British Army.

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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own)

This armoured cavalry unit was formed in 2015. As well as performing combat missions, it undertakes reconnaissance duties.

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Cap badge, 7th Duke of of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles, c1990

7th Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Gurkha Rifles

Originally raised in 1902 as part of the Indian Army, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.

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